Swahili
watamani
wa-ta-MAH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliwatamaniwa-ta-MAH-neesoon
Englishambitious peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes ambitieusessoon
Meaning
People who are greedy, covetous, or overly ambitious in seeking something.
Good to know
plural of mtamani (m-/wa- class); can carry a mildly negative connotation of greed alongside ambition.
Examples
- Watamani wa madaraka hawachoki kutafuta cheo.Those hungry for power never tire of seeking rank.
- Si watamani wote wanaofaulu mwishoni.Not all ambitious people succeed in the end.
- Je, watamani hawa watatosheka siku moja?Will these ambitious people ever be satisfied?
- Watamani watapigania nafasi hiyo hadi mwisho.The ambitious ones will fight for that position until the end.
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